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251. Choose analogous pair: Trilogy : Novel

  • A. Gun : Cartridge
  • B. Rice : Husk
  • C. Milk : Cream
  • D. Serial : Episode

Explanation: A trilogy is a series made up of three novels or related works. A serial is similarly made up of separate episodes.

Correct answer: Serial : Episode

252. Choose analogous pair: Rocket : Fuel

  • A. Man : Energy
  • B. Machine : Oil
  • C. Current : Electricity
  • D. River : Water

Explanation: Fuel provides the energy needed to propel a rocket, just as energy enables a person to work and function. Oil generally lubricates a machine rather than powering it.

Correct answer: Man : Energy

253. Choose analogous pair: Revolution : Change

  • A. Disease : Medicine
  • B. Famous : Notorious
  • C. Food : Energy
  • D. Treaty : Peace

Explanation: A revolution brings about major change, while a treaty is intended to establish or preserve peace. Both pairs show an action or event and its usual outcome.

Correct answer: Treaty : Peace

254. Choose analogous pair: Pharaohs : Egypt

  • A. Socrates : Greece
  • B. Kings : India
  • C. Imperator : Rome
  • D. Government : State

Explanation: Pharaohs were rulers of ancient Egypt, just as kings were rulers of India. The relation is a ruling title or class of rulers to the country they governed.

Correct answer: Kings : India

255. Choose analogous pair: Preamble : Constitution

  • A. Word : Dictionary
  • B. Contents : Magazine
  • C. Explanation : Poetry
  • D. Preface : Book

Explanation: A preamble is the introductory section of a constitution, just as a preface is the introductory section of a book. Both pairs match an opening section with the larger work it introduces.

Correct answer: Preface : Book

256. Choose analogous pair: Animal : Menagerie

  • A. Painting : Museum
  • B. Flowers : Pot
  • C. Milk : Glass
  • D. Grapes Bunch

Explanation: A menagerie is a place or collection containing animals, while a museum contains paintings. Both pairs link an item with the institution or collection that houses it.

Correct answer: Painting : Museum

257. Choose analogous pair: Inn : Traveller

  • A. Lodging : Man
  • B. Country : Citizen
  • C. Dormitory : Students
  • D. Ashram : Gurus

Explanation: An inn provides lodging for a traveller, just as a dormitory provides lodging for students. The relation is an accommodation matched with the people who use it.

Correct answer: Dormitory : Students

258. Choose analogous pair: Proscenium : Stage

  • A. Lamp : Table
  • B. Lines : Bed
  • C. Portico : House
  • D. Compass : Needle

Explanation: A proscenium is the frame or front part of a stage, while a portico is a covered entrance or porch of a house. Each first term is an architectural part of the second.

Correct answer: Portico : House

259. Choose analogous pair: Plants : Coal

  • A. Crops : Manure
  • B. Animals : Oil
  • C. Cow : Milk
  • D. Fire : Smoke

Explanation: Ancient plant matter was transformed into coal, while ancient animal matter contributed to the formation of oil. Both pairs link an organic source with a fossil fuel derived from it.

Correct answer: Animals : Oil

260. Choose analogous pair: Introduction : Conclusion

  • A. Salutation : Farewell
  • B. Deposit : Take
  • C. Companion : Scoundrel
  • D. Mingle : Emerge

Explanation: An introduction comes at the beginning and a conclusion at the end. Similarly, a salutation opens a communication, while a farewell brings it to an end.

Correct answer: Salutation : Farewell